★ “PERFECT BAR”

★ “One of the best bars in America”

★ “One of NYC’s best small music venues”

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★ “PERFECT BAR”

~The New York Times

★ “One of the best bars in America”

~Esquire Magazine

★ “One of NYC’s best small music venues”

~Gothamist

Welcome to Freddy’s

This chill and comfortable neighborhood favorite hosts a welcome mix of locals and far-flung visitors, thanks to its beautiful decor, bustling vibe, and charming staff. This Brooklyn institution carries a history stretching back to prohibition, and features live events, late night food, great prices, multiple rooms, on & on.

Not Just a Bar, A Community

Performances

Each night, in the discrete Back Room, a rotating cast of musicians, comedians, film buffs, and assorted literary types fill the air with the kind of crazy-quilt anything-goes vibe that New York City used to be famous for.

The Press has called Freddy’s one of Brooklyn’s most important Cultural Hubs, & an underground Mecca for creativity.

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Nestled in the South Slope Freddy’s is a Brooklyn staple, comfortable and endlessly interesting, with a history stretching back to prohibition.

Freddy’s features an antique red Mahogany bar, a wide draft beer selection, a separate and sound proofed performance space, tasty food, world class videos, a recessed fish tank, a comfy backyard, a great staff and a unique and iconic vibe.

Performances

Each night, in the discrete Back Room, a rotating cast of musicians, comedians, film buffs, and assorted literary types fill the air with the kind of crazy-quilt anything-goes vibe that New York City used to be famous for.

The Press has called Freddy’s one of Brooklyn’s most important Cultural Hubs, & an underground Mecca for creativity.

Art

For over 20 years, Freddy’s Backroom has provided an alternative exhibition space for local art. The mostly monthly shows share space with nightly events and performances. Artists on display range from the burgeoning to the well established.

On permanent exhibition throughout the bar, are the mesmerizing and popular “repurposed video constructions” of video artist and Freddy’s co-owner Donald O’Finn.

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'This free show has been in Brooklyn for over a decade and still brings the laughs. Hosted by Calvin S. Cato and created by Pat O'Shea, it combines performances from

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‘This free show has been in Brooklyn for over a decade and still brings the laughs. Hosted by Calvin S. Cato and created by Pat O’Shea, it combines performances from seasoned comics and up-and-coming local acts. Head to the backroom at Freddy’s Bar, and enjoy some free candy with the sweet stand-up gigs.’ ~ AM New York.

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Looking for creative inspiration? Find the New York culture scene intimidating, but still want to learn about new artistic disciplines? Look no further than Place Makes, a gathering of eclectic

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Looking for creative inspiration? Find the New York culture scene intimidating, but still want to learn about new artistic disciplines? Look no further than Place Makes, a gathering of eclectic artists and friends across creative disciplines. Each Place Makes gathering involves a short interview, performance, and artist-led workshop for the audience. The Salon is designed to provide both inspiration and tangible advice for the individual artist and art enthusiast’s journey.

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What Our Customers Say

Diana King

Truly one of the best bars in NYC. Old school vibe with experienced bartenders. Decor is quirky mix of kitch and classic NY bar. Great music, plus rotating DJs, bands, comedy and events. Love!

Diana King

Sharif Hassan

Legendary. A cheap bar in the South Slope that treats it’s customers to exactly what they need. Brilliantly, the live music is in a completely separate room so you can hang out at the bar without being drowned out by bands. And Freddy’s always amazing/brain boggling VHS video art is continually playing on at least one screen. Run, don’t walk.

Sharif Hassan

Daniel M. Cohen

While I have heard it said that this is one of the best dive bars in Brooklyn, and I wouldn’t disagree, I think that is selling it short. There are always great acts and events going on in the back room, there is a small patio in the backyard, and there is legitimate video art playing at the bar! Relaxed day drinking or dance party at night, Freddy’s is great!

Daniel M. Cohen

Nick Hogeboom

Freddy’s is my favorite bar in Brooklyn! Amazing vibe and decor! Great happy hour and bar food with full kitchen. Open patio in the summer, frequent events from films to bands, etc. Incredible art and video collage on display. And the bartenders always have a great playlist. The best!

Nick Hogeboom

N Vitas

The most diverse bar I’ve ever been to. You got older folk, younger folk, dating couples, drunk frat boys, cowboys, hipsters, yuppies, LBGTQ, socially awkward people, over-the-top extroverted people, tourists, and local celebrities. The decor is amazing and they have live music (sometimes). Everywhere you look there is some odd anomaly. Which is really entertaining to look at. It’s a struggle for those with ADHD – I have to admit.

N Vitas

Said Rifai

Love the ambience. There are some surprisingly awesome local and national artists playing here on a weekly basis.

Said Rifai

Christopher McIntyre

The best late-night bar in all of Brooklyn.

Christopher McIntyre

Freddie Geez

This place is unique, serves great bar food and music and fantastic drinks. Service was super friendly and definitely worthy of coming back to again and again.

Freddie Geez

Kate Ruby Klenfner

It’s just a great bar in almost every way. The drinks are strong, the food is good, and they’re both cheap. There’s free live music every night in the backroom (a performance space that doubles as an art gallery). There’s a backyard. The owners & staff are cool as hell, and they discourage people from bringing kids. What more could you want?